Matt Ryan

Player Profile

StatusHealthy

Bio

Height6'5"

Weight220

Age32

Date of BirthMay 17, 1985

CollegeBoston College

Experience11th Season

Draft

Year2008

Round1

Pick3

TeamATL

Latest News

Matt Ryan Encouraged To Sign Team-Friendly Deal

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is due for a new contract, and team owner Arthur Blank expects Ryan's next contract to be a team-friendly deal. "I think Matt is the kind of quarterback that will understand, at this point, this is also about what is his legacy going to be?" Blank said. "He wants to win championships and make sure the team is in position that we can compete for free agents. We expect him to work with us to ensure there's talent around him." Entering a contract year, extending Ryan is Atlanta's top offseason priority. As a Tom Condon client, it would be surprising if Ryan settled for less than top-seven quarterback money.

Falcons Looking To Extend Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the main focus of the offseason will be to work out a contract extension for quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan had high expectations coming off his 2016 MVP campaign, and he fell drastically short in 2017 with just 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian's first year. The 20 touchdowns were Ryan's fewest in a season since his rookie year in 2008. With most of Atlanta's offensive weapons due back next season, including elite wideout Julio Jones, Ryan should be able to bounce back in 2018, but his high-water mark in 2016 is unlikely to be repeated.

Matt Ryan Back At Practice

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who missed practice Tuesday to attend to a personal matter, is back at practice Wednesday. There's nothing to see here. Ryan will be fine for the Divisional matchup against the Eagles this weekend, where he'll be a sleeper DFS play. Although Ryan disappointed overall in 2017 after earning MVP honors in 2016, Atlanta's offense is clicking at the right time, and they could be the favorites over the No. 1 seed in the NFC without quarterback Carson Wentz (knee).

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